Sustainability Manager

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R169019
Project/Program Management
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Job Description:

Ready to put your sustainability expertise to work on complex, high-impact projects? Parsons is now hiring a Sustainability Manager who will be instrumental in delivering environmentally responsible and resource-efficient solutions across the project lifecycle.

In this role, you will drive sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with green building standards and local regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with design teams, contractors, and client stakeholders to embed sustainability principles from early planning through to construction and operations. Your technical knowledge, strategic insight, and communication skills will be essential in achieving project certification goals and advancing Parsons’ commitment to environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies, goals, and action plans at the program or project level.

  • Lead sustainability certification processes (e.g., LEED, Envision, Mostadam, Estidama) including registration, coordination, and documentation management.

  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design and construction teams to integrate sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Conduct sustainability assessments, gap analyses, energy modeling reviews, and life cycle cost analysis as applicable.

  • Monitor project compliance with environmental regulations and client sustainability frameworks.

  • Review design documents and specifications to align with project-specific sustainability targets.

  • Coordinate and conduct internal sustainability audits and support external assessments or verifications.

  • Prepare sustainability reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.

  • Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and sustainability training programs within project teams and for client personnel.

  • Represent Parsons in client meetings and sustainability forums, promoting best practices and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

  • 10+ years of professional experience in sustainability management within the engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors.

  • Strong working knowledge of local and international sustainability standards and certification systems (e.g., LEED, Envision, Mostadam, Estidama).

  • Demonstrated experience managing sustainability on major infrastructure or development programs.

  • Familiarity with Middle East sustainability regulations, especially in KSA, UAE, and Qatar, is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent leadership and coordination abilities.

  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and planning skills.

  • Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Proficient in sustainability analysis tools and platforms.

  • Strong technical writing, presentation, and reporting skills.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and build consensus.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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